Complete Blood Count
Made in the bone marrow and have an average lifespan of 120 days
What are red blood cells
Are released to fight bacteria. Immature ones are banded and mature ones are segmented
What are neutrophils?
Venouss stasis, hypercoagulability, and damage to the vessel wall
What is Virchow's Triad?
Caused by a reduction in number and volume of RBCs and reduction in hemoglobin
What is anemia?
Precautions used when patient is on an anti-coagulant or anti-platelet medication.
What are bleeding precautions?
This type of anemia causes RBCs to have a decreased MCV (mean cell volume)
What is microcytic anemia?
These increase with allergens, antigen or antibody reactions
What is an eosinophil?
Initiated through intrinsic or extrinsic pathways
What is the coagulation cascade?
Dietary deficiency of this vitamin can result in anemia
What is B12?
Device used to prevent DVT.
Reflects the RBC mass in relation to volume of blood
What is hematocrit?
This value is an indicator of infection
What is WBC?
Pathway that is activated in response to endothelial vessel wall or blood damage
What is the intrinsic pathway?
Results in bleeding and thrombosis, can lead to multi-system organ failure and death.
What is DIC?
Patients on coumadin are educated not to eat too much of these types of vegetables.
What are green leafy vegetables?
The normal range for males is 14-18g/dl and for females is 12-16 g/dl
What is hemoglobin?
These cells play a role in immune function, and include T cells and B cells.
What are Lymphocytes?
Pathway that is activated in response to tissue damage
What is the extrinsic pathway?
Diagnosis when a patient is exposed to Heparin and has a 50% or more drop in platelet count
What is HIT?
One of the most important nursing interventions that can prevent a DVT
Early mobility
This word means high platelet count
What is Thrombocytosis?
Released during an antibody reaction, and may contribute to the severity of the reaction.
What are basophils?
Blood tests that measure how long a patient's blood takes to clot
What is PT, INR, and APTT
Symptoms include petechia, purpura, and epistaxis.
What is ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura)?
Includes nursing assessments, patient education, and response to interventions.
What is the Nursing Plan of Care?